The Oar Board Stand Up Paddleboard Rowing System

Playak News Flash - November 20, 2013
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines The Oar Board Stand Up Paddleboard Rowing System Standup Journal - Every so often a new product comes along that really rattles your cage. We just got wind of the Oar Board, an invention that converts your stand up paddle board to a smooth-as-silk single scull rowing boat. Just in case you don't know: in sculling, a seated rower uses oars to propel watercraft. Naish'S Team Dominates The Stand Up World Tour Rankings Standup Journal - As we come to the close of an incredible season for both the World Tour & Series, the Waterman League has decided to create an Overall World Ranking to compliment the individual Surf & Race World Titles and crown an Overall World Champion. Choosing The Right Kayak Fishing Paddle Bending Branches - Well, aside from the boat and miscellaneous gear, you'll need to choose a paddle. Do not make this decision lightly, without proper research. The paddle is the motor that helps you get where you need to go. Nam Theun 2 Affected People Left in The Dark International Rivers - This week, the Government of Laos is convening a Round Table Meeting on Development, a high level dialogue attended by 37 international donor organizations. France's Finest Score Epic Downwind Session SUPracer - During last week's French SUP Racing Championships, many of the country's finest stand up paddlers scored a pretty epic-looking downwind session, with winds of 50 knots (gusting up to 70 off the coast) producing bumps that would make even a Maui local get excited. Here are a few snaps of the event. 1 Simple Sup Exercise That Gives You The Perfect Bootie Standup Journal - SUP-er Bun Shaper Exercise Are you looking for an exercise that helps round out your backside? Boost the booty? Trim and tone that tooshie? Well, this sup exercise will definitely do the trick. It isolates each cheek individually and the various movements hit all parts of the glutes. In addition, it can help with hip mobility and strength and provide better core strength for paddling. Ready for a booty that won't quit? Let's get started! Awesome video of SUP surfing in Mundaka SUPboarder - Mundaka in northern Spain is a world famous surf break. When its on you will find lots of perfect waves with grinding pits and more surfers than you can image. To paddle out with a SUP at Mundaka you need to be confident, good and preferable a local!!! The post Mundaka : SUP Moment... Feel The Fear & Go Creeking Anyway Chris Wing - A few weeks back, we shared the experience of one of our recent Creeking Clinic students, Nell. We're excited to have additional feedback from one of our other students, Joni, who faced some big fears in a big way during our weekend on the water. 14' Surf Tech Tuflite Bark Prone Paddle Board Distressed Mullet - Manufacturers Write Up Bark teamed up with surf and paddle industry leader Surftech to produce a line of boards constructed utilizing their unrivaled Tuflite technology- the ultimate in performance and durability. Joe's designs, coupled with Surftech's advanced composite sandwich fabrication, yield boards that are not only light and durable, but are also proven performers. Fun Running The Grand Canyon Jackson Kayak - I had the opportunity to paddle the Grand Canyon this spring with some long-time friends and good paddling buddies. I find it hard to summarize, so, just… go see it. Paddle it. My words will fail to capture the magnitude and richness the Canyon holds. Ollie Laddiman SUPing 2013 SUPboarder - Ollie Laddiman  has made this video of all the places he has SUPed over the last year: including Rhosneigr, Tiree and Freshwater west'. Video is definitely a beautiful one with the footage of Ollie doing SUP surfing on waves, its pretty cool!! . My World'S Experience and Slalom Jr.Team Trials worldkayak blogs - After winning Freestyle Nationals, I extended my stay back east to watch Freestyle Worlds and compete in the Slalom Jr. Team Trials. Freestyle Worlds at NOC was a blast! It was great to meet so many new people and cheer on team USA. Watch Highlights From The Aussie Titles SUPracer - Good little recap of last week's Australian SUP Titles on the Gold Coast, where (most of) the country's finest battled for a seat on the plane to Nicaragua. Some nice slow-mo highlights of the racing plus interviews with new Aussie champs Jake Jensen (who claimed the Distance Race) and Karla Gilbert (who swept both the Course Race + Distance events). Chris Kenyon – Sup clubs are go ! SUPboarder - Chris Kenyon from Central SUP talks about how SUP clubs have changed the Stand Up Paddling scene for the good in the UK. Last year, UK's SUP clubs met at one place at the Bray Lake as a result of which clubs celebrated the National SUP Club Day. There were races between club members too recently.UK clubs have popularised Stand Up Paddling by introducing people into it and making it a part of their lifestyle, so much so that in few years' time people may think of having a SUP wedding. Missisquoi River Releases a Long Time Coming Am. Whitewater - The mighty Missisquoi, running along the Vermont/Quebec border, finally saw its first releases this fall, nearly 30 years after they were first promised. Originally required by FERC as part of a hydropower licensing agreement, the releases never occurred, until this year.

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